Text24/7Anyone, any age
Shout
Free, confidential text support if you're struggling to cope and would rather not speak out loud.
- Text
- Text SHOUT to 85258
- Opening hours
- 24/7
CrisisText supportFree
Visit siteYou're not on your own
Get support.
Free, confidential helplines and services across the UK for young people, parents and carers. Whatever you're going through, someone is ready to listen.
If you need help right now
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. These services are free and open around the clock.
Text24/7Support for young people
Somewhere to talk, text or chat — about anything from anxiety and low mood to bullying, identity and life at home.
Text24/7Young people
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
Free 24/7 crisis text support, plus guides on coping with your mental health.
- Text
- Text YM to 85258
- Opening hours
- 24/7
CrisisText supportGuides
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Spark UK does not run these helplines and is not responsible for the content or availability of external services. Details such as opening hours can change — please check each organisation's website for the latest information. Sparks of Knowledge is a resource library, not a crisis or counselling service.